At 10:00 ET, the Kings (-151) will host the Warriors (+125) in a Western Pacific division matchup. Golden State is favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is 224.

This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The Warriors are 5th in the Pacific division and 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 46-36. The Kings are 4th in the Pacific and 9th in the West with the same record.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Sacramento Kings +3

This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, April 16th.

WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-111 in favor of the Warriors.
  • Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 16 threes.

Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Golden State?

Golden State’s O/U record for the season is 41-40-1, and the O/U has gone over in their last two games. Today’s line is set at 224 points.

In their most recent game, the Warriors defeated the Jazz by a score of 123-116. Golden State was favored by 10.5 points in that game, and the O/U line was 224.5.

When looking at their ATS record, the Warriors are 43-38 for the season. On the road, they are 27-14 ATS compared to 16-24 ATS at home. Golden State has gone 3-0 straight up on the road and 2-0 ATS.

As the favorite, the Warriors have a record of 37-18 this season. They have been favored in 55 of their 82 games. Against the spread as the favorite, they are 26-29 and have lost three straight ATS as the favorite.

In the Western Conference, the Warriors are in 10th place with a record of 46-36. In the Pacific Division, they are 5th. Today’s game will be their 27th against Western Conference opponents, and they are 26-26 in those games.

When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are 8th in the league at 117.8 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 118 points compared to 117.5 at home.

Golden State is 12th in pace at 99.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 13th in the league at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, the Warriors are 15th in the league at 54%.

Where the Warriors really excel is from beyond the arc. They are 2nd in the league in three-pointers made at 14.8 per game. Overall, they are shooting 38% from three, which is 6th in the NBA.

Coming into today’s game, the Warriors’ defense is giving up an average of 115.2 points per contest. The Golden State defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Golden State.

Does Sacramento Have What it Takes at Home?

Sacramento’s ATS record for the season is 42-40 after covering the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 18-23 ATS compared to 24-17 on the road.

As the underdog, the Kings have gone 11-16 this season. They have been the underdog in 27 of their 82 games and have lost five straight games as the underdog. Today, they are getting 3 points against the Warriors.

In terms of their O/U record, the Kings are 37-44-1 for the season. The under has hit in their last two games and today’s line is set at 224 points. This year, their games have averaged 231.4 points.

Sacramento’s most recent game was a blowout win over the Trail Blazers (121-82). They easily covered the spread as 17.5-point favorites. The O/U line for that game was 214.

In the Western Conference standings, the Kings are currently in 9th place with a record of 46-36. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place. This season, they have gone 30-22 against other Western Conference teams and 16-14 in non-conference play.

So far this season, the Kings have been one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 4th in three-pointers made per game (14.4). Overall, they are 9th in scoring at 116.6 points per game, but they have been even better at home, averaging 118.5 points per game.

When it comes to field goal percentage, the Kings are right in the middle of the pack at 15th in the NBA. However, they have been efficient inside the arc, ranking 9th in two-point shooting percentage (56%).

In terms of pace, Sacramento is 14th in the league at 99 possessions per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.3% of their games.

The Kings’ defense is presently ranked 17th in the league, allowing an average of 114.8 points per contest. Most recently, the Kings’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 82 points to the Trail Blazers.